The Science of Fitness: Power, Performance, and Endurance clearly explains the vital connection between diet and exercise in the human body. With this knowledge, you can use the right exercise and nutrition to obtain a higher quality life, prevent disease, and slow the aging process. Authored in a straightforward style and with color images throughout, this book explores the cellular science behind fitness, protein synthesis, and healthy living. With it you will learn the most recent and important discoveries in the relationships between physical fitness, nutrition, weight loss, and weight management. It provides key information on the body's mitochondrial processes and their role in aging, along with well-informed discussions on general nutrition, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, how to enhance athletic performance, and how exercise strengthens the mind. Whether you are interested in how to eat healthy, train for your first (or next) marathon, take your fitness to the next level, find the best super foods, or simply want to improve your vitality through healthy, doable practices, this book will help you on your journey regardless of age or fitness level. * Presents the connection between exercise, nutrition, and physiology in a way that is ideal for both experienced athletes and newcomers* Provides the scientific basis for mitochondrial functions and their relationship to fitness, protein synthesis, quality of life, and the aging process* Synthesizes the latest research on nutrition, sports nutrition, super foods, and the brain/body connection * Co-Authored by legendary cyclist Greg LeMond, who illustrates key points using his own athletic journey
Show moreThe Science of Fitness: Power, Performance, and Endurance clearly explains the vital connection between diet and exercise in the human body. With this knowledge, you can use the right exercise and nutrition to obtain a higher quality life, prevent disease, and slow the aging process. Authored in a straightforward style and with color images throughout, this book explores the cellular science behind fitness, protein synthesis, and healthy living. With it you will learn the most recent and important discoveries in the relationships between physical fitness, nutrition, weight loss, and weight management. It provides key information on the body's mitochondrial processes and their role in aging, along with well-informed discussions on general nutrition, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, how to enhance athletic performance, and how exercise strengthens the mind. Whether you are interested in how to eat healthy, train for your first (or next) marathon, take your fitness to the next level, find the best super foods, or simply want to improve your vitality through healthy, doable practices, this book will help you on your journey regardless of age or fitness level. * Presents the connection between exercise, nutrition, and physiology in a way that is ideal for both experienced athletes and newcomers* Provides the scientific basis for mitochondrial functions and their relationship to fitness, protein synthesis, quality of life, and the aging process* Synthesizes the latest research on nutrition, sports nutrition, super foods, and the brain/body connection * Co-Authored by legendary cyclist Greg LeMond, who illustrates key points using his own athletic journey
Show moreA compelling look into the biological process of fitness, sports nutrition, and human endurance by Two-time World Champion and Winner of the Tour de France, Greg LeMond
1. Becoming a BEAST
2. The Human Machine
3. Amazing Mitochondria
4. Feeding Your Cells
5. Mitochondrial Supplements
6. Your Body at Work, Play, and Rest
7. The Body–Brain Connection
8. When Things Go Wrong
9. Slowing the Aging Process
10. Gauging Fitness
11. BEAST Fitness Training
12. The Finish Line…and a Starting Line
Greg LeMond is a legendary and pioneering bicyclist, three-time winner of the Tour de France (1986, 1989, and 1990), three-time World Cycling Champion (1979, 1983 and 1989), author of "Greg LeMond's Complete Book of Bicycling" (1988, with Kent Gordis), founder of the LeMond Fitness company, bicycle technology innovator, and fitness expert. Greg LeMond runs his company, LeMond Fitness Inc., and is a leader in the latest training equipment. He works closely with leading sports physiologists (such as Adrie Van Diemen, physiologist for Team Garmin) in the development of power training devices. He contributes in many cycling periodicals, most recently Cycling News. Greg LeMond will temper the science and theory with practical advice and proven effective training methods. Greg is uniquely qualified to describe the importance of mitochondria during the peak of his racing career and also when mitochondrial myopathy resulted in his premature retirement from racing. Dr. Mark Hom is a Johns Hopkins University trained biologist, an award winning medical illustrator, an interventional radiologist applying high technology to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients, an educator of young doctors, and an avid fitness cyclist. Dr. Hom will explain how the human body, various organ systems, and individual cells function in the biologic process of exercise. Dr. Hom will show that mitochondria are at the center of cell energy production, metabolism, and athletic performance, as well as an underlying cause of degeneration, aging, and many diseases. Optimizing mitochondria not only maximizes performance, but also improves vitality and overall health. C.V. attached. Dr. Glenn A. Gaesser is a renown researcher in the field of exercise physiology, author of numerous articles and books in physiology, a reviewer for major physiology journals, and an expert in sports nutrition and health/fitness improvement. Dr. Gaesser will make certain that our concepts and recommendations are state-of-the-art and supported by the latest scientific literature. When controversial topics are covered, all points of view will be rationally explained. Our theories will be based on the evidence and not just speculation or mere opinion.
"...a valuable book for athletes interested in enhancing their
understanding of an integrated human physiology approach to
athletic performance. Score: 100 - 5 Stars" --Doody's
" The book is well written and incorporates many exercise
physiological principles. The authors highlight the concept
of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)…Summing Up: Recommended"
--CHOICE
"...as long as you want to improve some aspect of your fitness,
there will be something in this book that will be relevant...gives
practical advice on topics as varied as weight control, brain
atrophy, peaking for an event, and age-specific training."
--Cycling World
"Greg LeMond, America 's original superstar cyclist, is back...and
has co-written "The Science of Fitness" with biologist Mark
Hom….The book focuses on mitochondria, the tiny motors in each cell
that power muscular movement. The topic is close to LeMond's
heart..." --Los Angeles Times, February 2015
"…an important new book...the authors show how mitochondrial
science is becoming a new branch of medicine that not only explains
physical fitness but also the latest theory of aging." --Get Fit
Newsletter, February 2015
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